CVE-2008-20001
High
Description
activePDF WebGrabber version 3.8.2.0 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the GetStatus() method of the APWebGrb.ocx ActiveX control. By passing an overly long string to this method, a remote attacker can execute arbitrary code in the context of the vulnerable process. Although the control is not marked safe for scripting, exploitation is possible via crafted HTML content in Internet Explorer under permissive security settings.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
ProductWebGrabber
PublishedAug 30, 2025
First seenAug 30, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-121CWE-121
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| activePDF WebGrabber | v ≤ 3.8.2.0 | — |
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